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yuyan128 Author

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Why I cannot set a GPS version apple watch for my family member?

has a new Apple Watch SE GPS veriosn and try to set up for my family member. but it said I need to have a GPS+Cellular) version. is it real? if no, how I can set it up.

Posted on May 4, 2023 5:15 PM

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Dah•veed

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Posted on May 4, 2023 5:36 PM

Family configured  Watches must be GPS+Cellular versions.

Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support

M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.3.1;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.4; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.4.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.4.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.4.1; HomePods, audioOS 16.4.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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